{"id":303,"date":"2024-12-17T13:00:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T13:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bwcet.com\/?page_id=303"},"modified":"2026-09-10T20:15:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T19:15:48","slug":"catering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bwcet.com\/?page_id=303","title":{"rendered":"Catering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nourishing Young Minds, One Meal at a Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) we believe that great food fuels great futures. Our dedicated catering team, a passionate group of experienced chefs, cooks and food experts, brings a wealth of experience with backgrounds in fine dining, luxury hospitality, and even military catering. Their mission is to serve up delicious, nutritious meals that energise our pupils, support their wellbeing, and help them thrive and behave well in every lesson. The team combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of how to serve diverse school communities and tastes.\u202fTheir collective knowledge, passion and commitment are redefining what school meals can be.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Team That Cares<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What makes our catering service truly special is the spirit of teamwork and care behind every dish. Our cluster catering managers don\u2019t just cook \u2014 they listen, innovate, and create meals that children genuinely enjoy. From hearty favourites to exciting new tastes, every plate is designed to support healthy eating habits, happy lunchtimes and to ensure parents and carers feel at ease that our school lunch service is cost effective and hassle-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want every child to look forward to eating with friends, feel confident about their food choices, and leave the dining hall satisfied and ready to take on the rest of their day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet Our Cluster Catering Managers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-470d9a45 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-person-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-913 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/bwcet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jo-Stoddart-1280x1280.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bwcet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jo-Stoddart-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bwcet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jo-Stoddart-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bwcet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jo-Stoddart-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bwcet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Jo-Stoddart-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jo Stoddart<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-style-person-card\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-915 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/bwcet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luca-Tomasetti-1280x1280.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bwcet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luca-Tomasetti-1280x1280.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/bwcet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luca-Tomasetti-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bwcet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luca-Tomasetti-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bwcet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Luca-Tomasetti-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Luca Tomassetti<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health, Safety &amp; Happiness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re proud to offer wholesome, balanced menus that meet the nutritional needs of growing children and young adults. Our allergen procedures are robust and responsive, and we work closely with families to create personalised menus for pupils with medical or dietary requirements. Your child\u2019s safety is our top priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your child has an allergy or special dietary need, please contact your school office \u2014 our Trust catering team would be delighted to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Powered by Kafoodle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use Kafoodle, a nationally recognised, award winning menu management software program, to help our managers explore ingredients, allergens, and nutritional information. Each of our school websites offers a link to all meals on the menu-cycle, giving parents and carers nutritional, dietary and allergen information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/wba.kafoodle.com\/16382\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kafoodle<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sustainability at Heart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re working hard to ensure we are building a better future for all pupils to enjoy. That means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimising food waste,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritising packaging products made from recycled materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our commitment to sustainability reflects our values \u2014 caring for our children and the world they\u2019ll inherit, enabling all to flourish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More than just office space<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our HQ in Washington is home to a Bistro caf\u00e9, open to all Trust staff, visitors, and the public. The welcoming environment is a great place to come to relax with a coffee and pastry or cake, grab a hot or cold snack, or sit down and savour a wholesome meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also offer top tier catering for corporate events, showcasing the talent and versatility of our team, alongside our versatile meeting facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/files.bwcet.com\/assets\/bwcet-hq-brochure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brochure<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free school meals \u2014 Unlocking support for families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We would like to encourage all families to take a moment to check whether they may be eligible to receive free school meals and we are now able to offer you the facility to do this directly via our Trust website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bwcet.com\/central-services\/free-school-meals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore Our Menus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Curious about what\u2019s cooking? Our menus are packed with variety, flavour, and nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bwcet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/GARDEN-KITCHEN-MENU-CYCLE-26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Menu cycle<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nourishing Young Minds, One Meal at a Time At Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust (BWCET) we believe that great food fuels great futures. Our dedicated catering team, a passionate group of experienced chefs, cooks and food experts, brings a wealth of experience with backgrounds in fine dining, luxury hospitality, and even military catering. 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